Description
A delightful and quick recipe for Bang Bang Salmon featuring crispy salmon fillets drizzled with a creamy sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook salmon skin-side down for 5-7 minutes; flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- While the salmon cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar or lime juice in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Plate the cooked salmon, drizzle with bang bang sauce, and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a diabetes-friendly option, use sugar-free alternatives for the sauce. Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet for a perfect sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg